March is Women’s “Herstory” Month.
“This year’s theme celebrates Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
This theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals’ lives and institutions for a positive future.”
From the National Women’s History Alliance.
International Women’s Day was March 8
Campaign theme – Inspire Inclusion – “When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.”
Remember: This Afternoon, Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m. is the Organ Recital at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715, featuring our own Brother Storee N. Denson.
“Give, and it will be given to you…pressed down, shaken together and running over.” (John 6:38a)
The Nineteenth Street Baptist Church Deaconess Board thanks you, praising our Lord, for your overwhelming generosity of donations to benefit babies and mothers in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia communities with needed diapers and personal feminine hygiene items through the Greater D.C. Diaper Bank. An overflowing abundance of items will benefit our Clothes Closet, as well. Church Family, you are so blessed to be a blessing!
Deaconess Mattie Gay, March Service Project Lead
Deaconess Monique Wiley-Crawford, Service Project Leader
Deaconess Brenda Lightening-Tolbert, Chair, Deaconess Board
Transformation Tuesday! Study with us from 7 to 8:15 p.m. (EST) Tuesday evenings for an engaging teaching to enrich your spiritual walk and produce more impactful ministry at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church and beyond. Along with the Bible, our focus is the book “Something Needs to Change” by David Platt. You can purchase the book here and the study guide here on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Bible Study is on Zoom. If you have questions, contact Rev. Robin Turner or Rev. Dr. Cheryl Coleman Hall. See you March 19 for the next class.
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87189070040?pwd=amxRcE9aN2xScGhFSG54c2xEL0FwZz09
Meeting ID: 871 8907 0040 Passcode: 957882
We have come to the last Lenten Service of the season. Plan to worship with us this Wednesday, March 20 at 12 noon via Zoom. The preacher for the last Lenten service is Rev. Trisch Smith. You may find the list of this season’s Lenten Service preachers and the Zoom link below.
Those who have preached for the 2024 Lenten Services are:
Feb 14 Min. Brandon Slaughter
Feb 21 Rev. Dr. Tikeisha Harris
Feb 28 Rev. Dr. Arthur Darby
March 6 Rev. Tiffany Brooks
March 13 Rev. Jevon Billups
Join Zoom Lenten Worship Service
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Meeting ID: 815 5474 9637 Passcode: 886022
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Join Our Easter Choir Celebration!
Attention all music enthusiasts and vocal talents! It’s time to fill the air with the joyous melodies of Easter once again! We are thrilled to extend an open invitation to all who wish to join our Easter Choir for a series of rehearsals leading up to Easter Sunday.
Rehearsal Dates:
- Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m.
Whether you are a seasoned singer or have never set foot in a choir before, we welcome you with open arms. Let’s come together to create beautiful harmonies and spread the spirit of Easter through music!
Easter Egg Hunt
The Church School and Youth Ministry are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23 from 12 to 2 p.m. Children ages 1 to 12 are invited to join us on the front lawn and parking lot. In case of inclement weather, Easter Egg Hunt activities will take place in the fellowship hall.
An RSVP is requested – but not required. Contact the church office at 202-829-2773. Youth are asked to bring Easter baskets, but bringing a basket is not a must. The church will have some baskets available.
Worship with us next Sunday, March 24, for our Palm Sunday Worship Service. Our guest preacher will be Dr. Lakeesha Walrond, president of the New York Theological Seminary.
We are looking forward to a joyous time in the Lord.
Maundy Thursday – March 28
Our Maundy Thursday observance is in-person only and will be held in the fellowship hall. You are invited for a meal starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by service at 7 p.m.
Good Friday – March 29
Start Good Friday in conference call prayer with your church family from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The call will be led by Rev. Edward Turner, Rev. Robin Turner, and Rev. Lorise White Wolfe.
The call-in number is 605-472-5349. The access code is 348952#.
The annual Seven Last Words service hosted by the Georgetown Cluster of Churches will take place at noon at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1334 29th St. NW, Washington, DC. Nineteenth Street is of course welcome to attend the service. None of Nineteenth Street’s clergy is on the roster to preach this year. The service also will be virtual. For details, visit https://www.mtzionumcdc.org/events.
On Resurrection Sunday, March 31, Dr. Barry Black, U.S. Senate Chaplain will bring the message of the morning. We look forward to welcoming him again to our worship service.
Mother’s Day Booklet
Join the Helping Hand Club in recognizing mothers and mother figures (those still with us and those who have passed on) by making a donation or purchasing an ad in the ministry’s 2024 Mother’s Day booklet. Submissions are accepted each Sunday after worship service in the fellowship hall.
The booklet is an annual fundraiser, with monies going to support the Geraldine L.M. Tate and Edward Beasley Book Award scholarship fund for college students and to purchase motor vehicle tags for church-owned vehicles. Church members who are attending college are eligible to receive a scholarship, after submitting an application. Printed copies will be distributed on Mother’s Day to those who have made a donation of $5 per name or placed an ad in the booklet. If you have any questions, please see or contact Sisters Rose Dawson at rdawson4834@gmail.com, Janice Robertson, or Karen Sidney-Drumgold at 202-250-0111. The last day to make a donation or place an ad in the booklet is Sunday, March 31.
We extend condolences to Deacon Sandra LeSesne and Family upon the death of Brother Cornelius “Cornbread” Williams, her brother. Service information to come.
Your pledges are helpful in formulating a church budget. Please return your 2024 Contribution Pledge Form to the Board of Trustees as soon as possible. Your support and cooperation are appreciated.
The spring season begins this Tuesday, March 19.
Reminders
Fasting is a Biblical practice with many health and spiritual benefits. It sharpens your spiritual senses and cleanses your body too. As you deny yourself something you enjoy, spend more time in prayer and the study of God’s Word. Jesus said we ought to fast and pray! Our Churchwide Fast ends on Resurrection Sunday. There is a brochure about fasting available on the Ushers table.
The 2024 Lenten Season Devotional, Entering a New Season Led by the Holy Spirit, is a daily devotional covering the entire Lenten season, from February 14, through Holy Week, March 24 through 30. Be inspired by daily devotions written by members of the Nineteenth Street church family. Each entry is sure to add meaning to your personal journey. Click here to download your free copy of the devotional or to read it online.
An Updated Version of the Sacred Spaces brochure outlining our season of prayer, fasting, and consecration is available on the Ushers Table.